The New MacBook’s USB-C Port
The new Apple MacBook has only one port: a single USB-C port. That’s an idiotically minimalist design, but that’s another discussion. Two things you need to buy: PlugBug The PlugBug,…
Interview with Steve Stedman about the Database Corruption Challenge
I’ve been watching Steve Stedman’s Database Corruption Challenge with glee. Steve (@SQLEMT) is running one of the toughest kinds of blog posts you can do: an ongoing series that involves a lot…
Changing My About-Me Slide
From about 2012 to 2014, this was my about-me slide at the start of a presentation: About Me, 2014 I’d show that and say, “I’m Brent Ozar, a Microsoft Certified Master and…
Five Things I Learned from Five Years of Blitzing
Having a champagne moment Five years ago this week, while presenting a session at the 24 Hours of PASS, I introduced the world to an easier way to check the…
The #MSIgnite 2015 Speaking Experience
Last week, I spoke at Microsoft Ignite in Chicago: Where’s Waldo? (click for full size) I had an awesome time, and evidently the attendees did too – as I write this,…
Dear Women in Technology, Here’s How to Be Inspired
Disclaimer: I’m a guy. Set that aside for a minute. Step 1: Decide to be mentally close to inspiring people. The people physically close to you aren’t necessarily your best inspiration,…
How the Company-Startup Thing Worked Out For Me, Year 3
It’s time for my annual update on the wild ride. A brief recap of what’s happened so far: April 2011 – started the company. April 2012 – year one finished, but…
My Standing Desk: NextDesk Terra Pro Review
My desk setup. I work from home as a database consultant. For years, I’ve had two desks in my office – a normal sitting desk, and a standing desk over…
How to Use a GoPro as a Web Camera in Skype, WebEx, Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting (Updated 2018)
Even in 2018, $100 webcams still have pretty crappy video quality. They have tiny sensors that don’t pull in enough light. Here’s the output from one of the best Logitech…
Is Your Blog Cheers or McDonald’s?
When you’re writing a blog post, stop for a moment to ask: Why is someone reading this blog post? Are they a regular reader who devours all of your posts,…
Hi, I’m Brent Ozar. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’m on an epic life quest to have fun and make a difference.
Some of my projects include Brent Ozar Unlimited, PollGab, and Smart Postgres.
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